Exchange Street over Erie Canal
GoodNiagara County, New York · 3/8 M No JCT 31 & Spring · Structure no. 000000004454150
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,612
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Exchange Street over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Exchange Street over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 110 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exchange Street over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Exchange Street over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Exchange Street over Erie Canal carry?
About 1,612 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Exchange Street over Erie Canal?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Exchange Street over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.